05/22/2026
Georgia School of Orthodontics was honored to welcome Ravindra Nanda, BDS, MDS, PhD, PhD (Hon.), , and L. Douglas Knight, DMD, , for the inaugural Dr. Gasper Lazzara Orthodontic Symposium.
Presented in recognition of GSO’s 10-year anniversary, the symposium reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment to advancing orthodontic education through academically rigorous and clinically relevant continuing education. Established as the first annual specialist-focused symposium of its kind at GSO, the program honors Dr. Gasper Lazzara’s enduring influence on the institution and his vision for innovation, academic excellence and evidence-based orthodontic practice.
The program examined contemporary orthodontic strategies for predictable clinical outcomes, including biomechanics and clinical applications of shape-memory aligners, facially driven treatment planning and interceptive orthodontics. Additional discussions focused on airway-centered care and interdisciplinary restorative considerations.
As a nationally approved AGD PACE Program Provider, GSO is proud to convene distinguished leaders in orthodontics for discussions that contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Additional symposium highlights to follow.